Apr 29, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Board of Trustees and College Personnel



Board of Trustees

Don Tomlinson Luke Feighert  Chris McNew
Sarah Newman Linda Pledger Scott Miller
Pam Henry Debbie Johnson  

Administration

Dr. Rick Massengale
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., Arkansas Tech University

President

Dr. Matt Cardin
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
M.A., Missouri State University
B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Tavonda Brown
M.Ed. University of Arkansas
B.S.E. University of Central Arkansas
AA, North Arkansas College

Vice President of Student Affairs
Dr. Rodney Arnold
Ed.D., University of Missouri
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S., College of the Ozarks
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Richard Stipe
M.B.A., University of Arkansas
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
Vice President of Finance and Administration

Full-Time Teaching Faculty and Deans

Joshua Alexander
B.A., History, University of California
J.D., Washington and Lee University
M.A., History, San Diego State University
Social Science
Anthony Ambrosio
A.A.S., Midland College
Outdoor Power Equipment
Kara Arnold
B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Business and Information Technology
Dr. Laura Berry
B.S., Howard Payne University
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Arkansas
Graduate Certificate in Statistics, UALR
Interim Dean of Health Professions 
Steve Block
A.A.S., North Arkansas College
Collision Repair Technology
Nell Bonds
B.A., B.S., M.S., Arkansas Tech University
Dean of Technical and Outreach Programs
Michelle Buchanan
B.S., McPherson College
M.S. University of Arkansas
Agriculture

Dustin Burleson
Technical Certificate, North Arkansas College

Manufacturing Technology

Angela Ballard

ADN Northark 

BSN Arkansas Tech 

Registered Nursing 
Tim Coone
B.A., M.A., Arkansas State University
Department Chair, Communications and College Preparatory
Shelley Dirst
M.A., Clemson University
English
Jennifair Ditmanson, MSN, RN
A.A.S., North Arkansas College
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Director, Practical Nursing
Cynthia Dollard
B.A. Evergreen State College
M.F.A., Academy of Art University
Art, Northark Arts Initiative Coordinator
Salvador Domino
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.F.A., University of Alabama
Art
Jennifer Feighert, MSN, RN
B.S.N., University of Central Missouri
M.S.N., American Sentinel University
Registered Nursing

Jessica McDonald

AA, AS North Arkansas College 

Practical Nursing
Dr. Douglas Gere
Ph.D., California Coast University
Psychology
Sherry Gibbany
B.S., M.A. University of Arkansas
Director, Medical Laboratory Technology
Amy Gipson, MSN, RN
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., University of Arkansas
Registered Nursing
Scott Kernodle 
B.S., Excelsior College
Surgical Technology
John Gripka
B.S.E., M.A., Missouri State University
Social Sciences

Chad Hathaway

AAS, North Arkansas College

Construction Equipment Operation
Bobby Howard
A.A., North Arkansas College
B.A., School of the Ozarks
M.A., Henderson State University
Health/P.E., Women’s Basketball Coach, Athletic Director
Steven Hunter
B.S., Lubbock Christian College
M.S., Sul Ross State University
Education Specialist/Secondary, Missouri State University
Health/P.E., Men’s Basketball Coach
Carla Jacobs, MSN, RN
A.D.N., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University
M.S.N., American Sentinel University
Director, Registered Nursing
Danielle James
B.S.E., M.S.E., Arkansas Tech University
College Preparatory
Sherry Jennings
B.S., University of Central Arkansas
M.A., University of Central Arkansas
Mathematics
Chad Johnson
B.A., University of Arkansas-Little Rock
J.D., William H. Bowen School of Law,
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Department Chair, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, and Education
   
Cheryl Keymer
A.S. North Arkansas Community College
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
MBA, Southern Arkansas University
Department Chair, Business and Information Technology
Melanie King
B.A., College of the Ozarks
M.Acc., University of Arkansas
Business
Ben Kiracofe, MSN, RN
A.A.S. Nursing, Southwestern Michigan College
B.S.N. University of Phoenix
M.S.N. University of Phoenix
Registered Nursing
Mel Klipp
M.A., American Public University
Psychology & Sociology
Chris LaFata
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Certificate in Economics, College for Financial Planning
B.S.,  Social Studies Education, Kutztown University
Dean of Arts, Sciences, Business, and Information Technology
Michael Mahoney
A.A., Wentworth Military Academy
B.S., M.A., Arkansas State University
M.F.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Drama, Speech
Seychelle Mahoney
B.S., College of the Ozarks
M.A., Southwest Baptist University
Health, P.E., Softball
Valerie Martin
B.S., M.S., Missouri State University
Department Chair, Math, Science and Agriculture

Roger Hattaway

B.S. Park University 

M.S. Saint Joseph University 

University of Massachusetts Global

EdD

Automation Technology
Kimberly McGowan, MSN, RN
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas
Registered Nursing
Janet McMurrin
M.Ed, Arkansas Tech University
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
A.A.S., North Arkansas College
Business and Information Technology
Alex Perez-Mejia Truck Driving
Paula Melton
B.S., M.S., Arkansas Tech University
Business and Information Technology
Angie Moix, RN
A.A.S., North Arkansas College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jackson Murray
B.A., University of Arkansas
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Co-Director of Employee Resource Center, Short-Term Study Abroad Director
Lindon Newberry
M.B.A., Drury University
Business
Rebecca Nicola, BSIS (RT) (R) (CT)
A.A.S., North Arkansas College
B.S.R.T., University of Arkansas Ft. Smith
Clinical Coordinator
Kevin Parker
A.A.S., North Arkansas College Technology
ADHE Certified
ASE Certified Master Technician
Automotive Service
Shelle Patterson
B.S., B.S.Ed., Truman State University
M.S., Baylor University
Mathematics
D. Annette Robinson
B.S., M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University
Mathematics
Patrick Schoenhofer
B.S.Ed., M.S., Pittsburg State University
Mathematics
Viancie Sims
A.D.N., North Arkansas College
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University
Health Education Simulation Center

Jeff Smith
A.A., North Arkansas College

B.S Arkansas Tech University

HVAC
Tammye Stahler
B.S.E., Henderson State University
M.A. Ed, Lindenwood University
Education & Mathematics
Steven Stanley
B.S.E., Arkansas State University
Welding Technology
Sherri Townsend
B.A., Hendrix College
M.S., University of Arkansas
Life Sciences
Faron Usrey
M.A., University of Central Arkansas
Science

Jennifer Usrey
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
M.S., University of Central Arkansas

Science

Jesse Manske

ASCP Certified

Associates Western Technical College for MLT

Bachelor’s University of Cincinnati Medical Laboratory Scientist

MLT Director
Schan Weisman
B.A., College of the Ozarks
M.S., University of Central Missouri
Criminal Justice
Rick Williams
B.S., John Brown University
M.S., Capella University
Information Technologies
Melody Woods, BSN, RN
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University
A.A.S., North Arkansas College
Registered Nursing
Suzanne Woods, BSRT, RT(R)
B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
M.S., Arkansas Tech University
Director, Radiologic Technology
   
David Zirkle
A.A., North Arkansas College
Construction Technology

Full-Time Professional and Support Staff

Joetta  Adams Office of the President
Sara Smith Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Patti Straub Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs

Cherie Conner, Director
Amy Roberts
Julie Garrett

Emily Bolton
Joshua Dale

Shane Andrews

Jennifer Scott

Stacey Nuckolls

Adult Education
Lindsey Booth Agriculture Facilities Coordinator
Kim Edwards Athletic Department Administrative Support

Amanda Eastep 
Shari Holt 
Monica Speak 
Paul Edmondson 
Jennifer Bixler 
Jennifer Boucher 
Suzanne Buhr 

Nicole Clark 

Business Office
Sam Martin, Director
Eddie Ragland, Officer
Campus Safety
Rebecca Martin, Director
Brittany Harris, Academic Advisor
Career Pathways Initiative
Linda Tamayo Carroll County Center Operations Coordinator

Denna Dillard
Ashley Robinson
Jodie Villines

Ashley Phillips

Circle of Life
Melissa Bray CTE Student Success Coordinator
Jennifer Marshall, Director
Kaila Davey, Office Manager
College Store
Sarah Bing, Director Co-Director of Employee Resource Center
Shelly Mencacci AVP Workforce & Career Initatives
Pam Freer
Erin Morgan
Mikayla Hudson
EOC/ETS - TRIO Programs Director
Michelle Byler, Assistant Director
Debra Dotolo, Support
Richard Criger
Julie Smith
EOC
Pam Freer, Assistant Director
Natosha Beaver
Carol Gilley
Autumn Raviscioni
Holly Sanderson
Gracie Lenderman
Gracie Hicks
ETS
Jennifer Haddock, Director
Jessica Butterfield
Brittany Riff
Financial Aid
Jessica Wright Health Professions Support
Kris Greening, Director
Kelsea Lowery, Program Representative
 

Maxine O’Brien

Travis Harris

Caitlin Fenton

Christian Smith

Lucinda Hixon

Human Resources

 

Custodial

 

Jason Berger
Chase Lawrence
Brenda Freitas
Ryan Hoffman
Dalton Smith
Caleb Williams
Information Technology Services
Mandy Kilbourn, Director Institutional Effectiveness

Sharla Hellen, Director
Michelle Palmer
Anna Edwards

Meagan Hoyt

Learning Resource Center
Kyle Evatt
Dan Dillard
Chrissie Larchez
Tiffany Setchfield
NAPHE
Davina Hefley
Chastity Norman
Northark Technical Center
Tara Smith Northark Technical Programs Support

Danny Ohler, Director 
Chris Harris 

Will Buhr  
Bobby Little 
Rick Moore 
Cathy Stanley 

David Williams 

Robert Lawrence 

Ralph Gilley 

Physical Plant

Micki Somers, Director
Chandra Huston
Brandon Cone
Rita Rogers

Public Relations & Marketing

Savannah Rosner, Recruiter Specialist

Jamie Stevens, Recruiter Specialist 

Recruitment

Charla Jennings

Joanna Keys
Mandy Moore - Concurrent Manager

Callie Nichols - Concurrent Specialist

Registrar and Director of Admissions

Grant Davis

Vi Sims

Simulation Center Technician
Brent Long
Melissa Williams
Student Accounts
Rachel Nelson, Director
Randy Scaggs, Advisor
Karsten Leigvold, Student Housing Coordinator

Emily Akins

Sam Hughes
Student Success

Rose Sims, Director
Nina Schmidt

Valerie Brewer

Student Support Services